3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

[LittleCaesar]

I've heard of this happening but never experienced it. Maybe it's a case of the master cylinder being on its way out anyway. It's also interesting to note the FSM mentions nothing about not letting the pedal fall all the way to the floor when bleeding the brakes. Anyway, I guess it doesn't hurt to do this extra precaution.

If the MC is no more than ten years old, putting the pedal to the floor isn't bad. Anything older and one could be in trouble. The pedal just isn't used to the long travel.

I have to ask if you and Sean have considered replacing the rear main seal as well?

 

[mtbtim]

If the MC is no more than ten years old, putting the pedal to the floor isn't bad. Anything older and one could be in trouble. The pedal just isn't used to the long travel.

I have to ask if you and Sean have considered replacing the rear main seal as well?

I was actually thinking about this the other day that it would be really smart to do the rear main seal while we have the transmission out. I was also thinking it would be smart to replace the input shaft seal on the transfer case. I thought I heard at one point on the forum that you can develop a leak between the transmission and transfer case and it's usually the seal leaking on the transfer case. Does this sound right? I don't have my FSM to with me to reference because I'm at work and didn't bring it with me for some light reading.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I think I have seen one or two threads on the leaking transfer case seal over seven years; someone such as The_Durk who has been around longer may remember. BFAD did a nice write up on one of the seals for the transfer case that was leaking for him, cannot remember which one it was.

I'd do the main seal all day.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/49994-rear-main-seal.html
http://www.ttora.com/forum/2-early-tacoma-tech/155981-$1-450-rear-main-seal.html

Don't know if you have ever seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cJ_hXqDQk

 

[mtbtim]

I think I have seen one or two threads on the leaking transfer case seal over seven years; someone such as The_Durk who has been around longer may remember. BFAD did a nice write up on one of the seals for the transfer case that was leaking for him, cannot remember which one it was.

I'd do the main seal all day.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/49994-rear-main-seal.html
http://www.ttora.com/forum/2-early-tacoma-tech/155981-$1-450-rear-main-seal.html

Don't know if you have ever seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cJ_hXqDQk

Thanks for the links.

 

[November Sun]

Your vids have been a great help to me, followed the valve cover, LBJ, suspension lift and the steering rack bushing ones. Getting ready to do the TBU. Please do one for rebuilding the Tundra brake calipers.

Happy New Year.:guitar3:

 

[mtbtim]

Your vids have been a great help to me, followed the valve cover, LBJ, suspension lift and the steering rack bushing ones. Getting ready to do the TBU. Please do one for rebuilding the Tundra brake calipers.

Happy New Year.:guitar3:

That's not a bad idea for a video. Thanks!

 

[infamousRNR]

Your vids have been a great help to me, followed the valve cover, LBJ, suspension lift and the steering rack bushing ones. Getting ready to do the TBU. Please do one for rebuilding the Tundra brake calipers.

Happy New Year.:guitar3:

speedy's garage has a great how to youtube video on how to rebuild the caliper...

the hardest part is removing the pistons from the caliper as they can get stuck...

pressured air is how i got mine out.

 

[sambishop]

Tacoma Whip Mod

I couldn't find a solid video on how to do the Tacoma Whip Mod so I tried to make one myself.

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[BikeDestroyer]

Thanks for the tacoma whip video. Getting ready to do this and was putting it off because I didn't want to break the fender guard tabs. Looks like there is no other way to get them off though.

 

[sambishop]

Thanks for the tacoma whip video. Getting ready to do this and was putting it off because I didn't want to break the fender guard tabs. Looks like there is no other way to get them off though.

Yea man, just take off the least amount of them as you can. They were only like a dollar at the stealership so it's not a big deal.

 

[busmup808]

3rd Gen Toyota 4runner DIY Videos

Thanks for the tacoma whip video. Getting ready to do this and was putting it off because I didn't want to break the fender guard tabs. Looks like there is no other way to get them off though.

There is a way to not destroying them. Simply take the 3 10mm coarse screws off the inner fender side and fold the plastic down toward you. Then you can use your pointer/thumb to pinch the tabs close and push down. Or you can use a pliers to pinch and push down. Then you don't have to buy new plastic tabs.


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[MarkamisPrime]

Thanks for the tacoma whip video. Getting ready to do this and was putting it off because I didn't want to break the fender guard tabs. Looks like there is no other way to get them off though.

There's a tool for every job.
Google it.

 

[mtbtim]

Toytec 2" Body Lift Installation

Hey Dudes,
[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have a new video for you. We installed a 2" Toytec Body Lift for [MENTION=146244]phokingchink[/MENTION]. It's a long one, but if you want to know exactly what you need to do to be successful installing your body lift on your 3rd Gen, it's worth sitting through the whole thing. Plus, it's entertaining, soooooooooooo
Sit Back and Relax and Enjoy the Show!

Peace out,
Timmy the Toolman

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[ZionXIX]

If I ever do a body lift, i will reference this video. Although I am more curious about the suspension lifts. Also i think I would have at least vacuumed that vehicle if I knew someone was going to be working on it. But I guess thats just me.

 

[mtbtim]

If I ever do a body lift, i will reference this video. Although I am more curious about the suspension lifts. Also i think I would have at least vacuumed that vehicle if I knew someone was going to be working on it. But I guess thats just me.

Well dude, you're in luck then. Sean and I also did a full Toytec Suspension Lift for Eric and that video will be coming out soon. I'm lucky Sean is so good at the video editing because I don't think I'd have the same patience as him to do all the detailed stuff to make the videos nicer to watch. As soon as he has time to knock that one out, I'll be posting it.

 

[infamousRNR]

If I ever do a body lift, i will reference this video. Although I am more curious about the suspension lifts. Also i think I would have at least vacuumed that vehicle if I knew someone was going to be working on it. But I guess thats just me.

The lift video will include:

the suspension components (front coil overs & rear coils and shocks)
upper control arms
pan hard bar replacement (with explanation of how to adjust to center axel)
extended brake lines (front and rear)
extended bump stops

 

[ZionXIX]

The lift video will include:

the suspension components (front coil overs & rear coils and shocks)
upper control arms
pan hard bar replacement (with explanation of how to adjust to center axel)
extended brake lines (front and rear)
extended bump stops

Nice! Cant wait! op2:

 

[ZionXIX]

Alright Timmy, got a question for you. Out of all the things I would like to do to my island runner,
The most beneficial upgrade would probably be new rear springs and shocks.
I cant even take 2 people and their luggage to the airport without riding the bump stops the entire way there.
Here's what I got......

- 2x 3ton jack stands
- lots of hand tools
- 2 wheel chocks
- the stock jack
- no paved driveway, just dirt, which is surprisingly sturdy

I was thinking of doing one side at a time and perhaps resting the axle on to the spare tire and the removed tire to reduce my chances of dying. Placing both jack stands on the side Im working on. Then using the stock jack with blocks to push the frame/body away from the axle just enough to replace the springs. I suppose one of those spring compression kits might work. The real constraint is that everything has to fit in my luggage as far as the new coils and shocks. Also being super remote, i would definitely get extras of any bolts, nuts, and washer that could break or be lost ans so forth.

What do you think? Recipe for death? 4runners for life?

 

[StreetCreeper]

Alright Timmy, got a question for you. Out of all the things I would like to do to my island runner,
The most beneficial upgrade would probably be new rear springs and shocks.
I cant even take 2 people and their luggage to the airport without riding the bump stops the entire way there.
Here's what I got......

- 2x 3ton jack stands
- lots of hand tools
- 2 wheel chocks
- the stock jack
- no paved driveway, just dirt, which is surprisingly sturdy

I was thinking of doing one side at a time and perhaps resting the axle on to the spare tire and the removed tire to reduce my chances of dying. Placing both jack stands on the side Im working on. Then using the stock jack with blocks to push the frame/body away from the axle just enough to replace the springs. I suppose one of those spring compression kits might work. The real constraint is that everything has to fit in my luggage as far as the new coils and shocks. Also being super remote, i would definitely get extras of any bolts, nuts, and washer that could break or be lost ans so forth.

What do you think? Recipe for death? 4runners for life?

What I'm picturing in my head...

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[ZionXIX]

What I'm picturing in my head...

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It would be nice to get that kind of lift using the stock jack.